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Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race

Van Orden’s Outspoken Nature Key Issue in Competitive Congressional Race

Republican Derrick Van Orden faces challenge from Democrat Rebecca Cooke in western Wisconsin.

Former Wisconsin Governors Urge People to Vote in New Ads

Former Wisconsin Governors Urge People to Vote in New Ads

Jim Doyle and Scott McCallum featured in TV and radio public service messages.

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Blood Pressure Program Monitors New Mothers in Milwaukee, Dane Counties

Since 2019, more than 7,000 patients have participated in the Madison-based program.

Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases

Wisconsin Sees 1,000% Spike in Whooping Cough Cases

State officials encourage immunization. Levels returning to pre-pandemic rates.

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

At Rally in Eau Claire, Vance Promises Trump Will Increase Deportations

Republican vice presidential candidate returns to state, calls for 'secure southern border.'

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Survey Finds Demand for Child Care Outpaces Providers’ Capacity

Lack of staff primary reason for not expanding capacity. Low pay an issue.

With Ballot Deadline Looming, RFK Jr. Could Ask For Stickers To Cover His Name

With Ballot Deadline Looming, RFK Jr. Could Ask For Stickers To Cover His Name

Dane County judge will decide lawsuit next week, one day before clerks are required to have ballots distributed.

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

Biden Promotes Clean Energy Funds in Wisconsin Visit

The trip to Westby was Biden’s first Wisconsin visit since dropping out of the presidential race in July.

West Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin

West Nile Virus Kills 2 in Wisconsin

State health officials encourage residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows

Extreme Heat An Acute Threat To Those On Kidney Dialysis, New Study Shows

UW-Madison research shows risk of death is 18% higher during extreme heat events.

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

Minimum Pay Rates Aim To Boost Care For Medicaid Seniors, Disabled

But advocates say Governor Tony Evers action is just the first step, more needed.

3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

3 Democrats Battling In 3rd Congressional District Primary

Winner to face Republican US Rep. Derrick Van Orden in western Wisconsin district.

One Month Later, Ascension’s Patient Records Still Unavailable After Cyber Attack

One Month Later, Ascension’s Patient Records Still Unavailable After Cyber Attack

The health system says it hopes to restore access by June 14.

Organic Food Sales Undeterred by Increasing Prices

Organic Food Sales Undeterred by Increasing Prices

Industry experts say economy-wide inflation has narrowed the gap between conventional, organic prices.

10% of Wisconsin Hospital Jobs Are Now Unfilled

10% of Wisconsin Hospital Jobs Are Now Unfilled

The Wisconsin Hospital Association's annual workforce identified almost 10,000 vacancies, primarily in frontline roles.

Whooping Cough On Rise in Wisconsin

Whooping Cough On Rise in Wisconsin

43 cases of highly contagious illness in April. Uptick in Minnesota as well.

Private Insurers in Wisconsin Are Spending Far More Than Medicare For Health Services

Private Insurers in Wisconsin Are Spending Far More Than Medicare For Health Services

State hospital group says data used in study fails to represent full picture of hospital costs.

Tech Schools Expanding Dental Programs With State Support

Tech Schools Expanding Dental Programs With State Support

Nearly all Wisconsin technical colleges will receive grant funding to help address shortage of dental care workers

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, Cite Cases of Infectious Disease

Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, Cite Cases of Infectious Disease

Public exposed to deadly diseases: measles in 2 counties, whooping cough in 1 county.

Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid

Most Wisconsin Dentists Don’t Take Medicaid

Only 39% of Medicaid enrolled children aged 3-20 received dental care in 2022.

Plastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter

Plastics Are Majority of Great Lakes Litter

Data from 14,000 beach cleanups shows tiny pieces of plastic are most common type of trash.

Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers

Evers Vetoes Bill to Allow Out-of-State Mental Health Care Providers

Bipartisan tele-health care proposal opposed by mental health advocacy groups.

Dairyland Power Destroys Coal Plant

Dairyland Power Destroys Coal Plant

Detonated with explosives, it's the 7th coal plant decommissioned by utility in last decade.

BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control

BadgerCare Recipients Can Get Free Over-The-Counter Birth Control

Ever directs DHS order: pharmacies can provide Opill at no cost for recipients.

Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations

Legislature Comes To Aid of Victim Support Organizations

But organizations, state still need long-term solution following decline in federal funding.

New Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Coming to Wisconsin

New Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill Coming to Wisconsin

Opill be available later this month. Some pharmacists plan to carry it as soon as possible.

PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill

PFAS Ban Wouldn’t Start Until 2028 Under New Bill

New legislation by western Wisconsin Democrats would ban products with added PFAS, offer alternative approach to spending state PFAS trust fund

Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions

Teenage Mental Health Starts With Baby-Parent Interactions

Health experts say adults should focus more on positive interactions with infants and toddlers.

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Planned Parenthood Seeks Wisconsin Supreme Court Ruling On Abortion

Organization will ask justices whether Wisconsin's constitution protects right to bodily autonomy in new legal argument

Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes

Proposed Federal Staffing Requirements Could Hurt Wisconsin’s Nursing Homes

Industry advocates say a workforce shortage already makes hiring a problem.

Effort To Avoid Late-Night Ballot Counting Fails

Effort To Avoid Late-Night Ballot Counting Fails

Proposal to allow absentee ballot counting to start early dies in State Senate.

Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years

Wisconsin Lost 18% of School Bus Drivers in Last 15 Years

And many drivers are 65 or older, new report finds.

Child Advocacy Centers Face Uncertain Future With Looming 70% Funding Decline

Child Advocacy Centers Face Uncertain Future With Looming 70% Funding Decline

Federal funding for victim services in state will decline by more than $30 million this year.

Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?

Will Dental Therapists Solve State’s Shortage of Dentists?

Advocates say yes. Bill licensing dental therapists goes to Gov. Evers for his signature.

Federal Change Will Allow Medicaid Coverage To Continue For Kids, Even If Income Rises

Federal Change Will Allow Medicaid Coverage To Continue For Kids, Even If Income Rises

Change, aimed at improving health, will allow children to stay on BadgerCare for up to 12 months.

Black Patients Less Likely to Get Home Health Care After Hospitalization

Black Patients Less Likely to Get Home Health Care After Hospitalization

Marquette study examined data from 14,000 Medicare patients at 31 U.S. hospitals.

Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS

Health Leaders Say Wisconsin Isn’t Moving Fast Enough on PFAS

Concern remains about new state legislation, while sponsors call it a balancing act.

State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers

State a Leader in Training Home Health Care Workers

Amid federal push for more workers, nearly 5,000 have signed up for free state training.

Former US Rep. Ron Kind Gets British Award

Former US Rep. Ron Kind Gets British Award

Honored with British Empire award for 'services to UK/US relations.'

Harvard Law Student Quits Western Wisconsin Congressional Race

Harvard Law Student Quits Western Wisconsin Congressional Race

Aaron Nytes backs Rebecca Cooke, one of several Democrats challenging GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin

Flu, RSV Hospitalizations Are Rising in Wisconsin

Rate has nearly doubled in past week and flu vaccinations are far below pre-pandemic levels.

Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022

Wisconsin Saw Record Number of Domestic Violence Murders In 2022

Number of incidents involving guns also surged.

Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations

Increasing Number of Wisconsin Kids Skipping Immunizations

Use of personal conviction waivers has increased, particularly in rural and small school districts.

State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy

State DHS Urges Syphilis Testing During Pregnancy

Congenital syphilis cases up dramatically in state and nation.

Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood

Anti-Abortion Group Leader Files Formal Complaint Against Planned Parenthood

Complaint to state licensing agency comes after Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services.

State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot

State Health Leaders Urge Individuals To Get New COVID-19 Booster Shot

Updated vaccine better matched to variants currently circulating.

Pabst Will Again Brew Old Style Beer In La Crosse

Pabst Will Again Brew Old Style Beer In La Crosse

"World's largest six pack" will again be filled with Old Style.

Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants

Report Highlights Plan to Address Drinking Water Contaminants

99% of public drinking water systems met standards in 2022, but PFAS, lead remain problematic.

Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave

Wisconsin Climatologist Offers Take On July Heat Wave

It's not simply the same extreme heat the south is seeing connected to climate change. But that will change.

Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees

Republican Proposal Designed To Give Tax Break To Retirees

Proposal, which has some early bipartisan support, would protect retirees from Wisconsin income taxes.

Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden

Democrat Will Challenge Rep. Van Orden

Eau Claire business owner Rebecca Cooke to run for 3rd District Congressional District that flipped Republican in 2022.

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

Evers Calls GOP Cuts to Mental Health Services ‘Foolishness’

$235 million for school mental health services one of 545 proposals cut from his budget.

How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?

How Much Should Someone Wrongfully Imprisoned Be Paid?

Wisconsin Supreme Court takes up case that challenges Claims Board's $25,000 award.

Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students

Evers Proposes Free School Lunches for All Students

Proposed $120 million program would help students, families and farmers, governor says.

Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary

Half of State’s Adults Live Within 75 Minutes of Marijuana Dispensary

Pot is widely available, study finds, but Wisconsin isn't regulating or collecting taxes on it.

State’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs

State’s Craft Brewers Confront Higher Costs

Higher cost for barley and shortage of truck drivers, but NA beer sales a bright spot.

Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request

Court Rules Spindell Needn’t Respond to Records Request

Elections Commission, not its members, must handle open records request, judge finds.

Wisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms

Wisconsin Second In U.S. For Number Of Organic Farms

But new report finds many issues inhibiting future growth, organic acreage falling.

Recruitment Down for Military, State National Guard

Recruitment Down for Military, State National Guard

Concerns about vaccine requirements and handling of sexual assault and BLM protests.

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Wisconsin Student Test Scores Up, But Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

The percentage of students taking standardized tests is also increasing

Property Values See Record Growth in 2022

Property Values See Record Growth in 2022

Study finds values rose 13.8% in Wisconsin, biggest hike since at least 1985.

State Program Helps Companies Pay Child Care

State Program Helps Companies Pay Child Care

Using $10 million federal ARPA funding for grants, testing if child care coverage helps businesses recruit employees.

Health Officials Expect Severe Flu Season, Urge Flu Shots

Health Officials Expect Severe Flu Season, Urge Flu Shots

Flu vaccination has declined since 2019.

Afghans Talk About Life In Wisconsin

Afghans Talk About Life In Wisconsin

One year after fleeing their homeland, it's 'a kind of cultural shock.'

Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing

Overdose Deaths From Fentanyl Laced Drugs Increasing

The number of fentanyl overdose deaths grew 97% from 2019 to 2021.

State’s Democrats Warn More Federal Help Needed to Fight Monkeypox

State’s Democrats Warn More Federal Help Needed to Fight Monkeypox

Letter from Baldwin, others requests more vaccines and health care.

Brad Pfaff Wins 3rd Congressional District Primary

Brad Pfaff Wins 3rd Congressional District Primary

Pfaff faces Republican Derrick Van Orden in race for seat currently held by Democrat Ron Kind.

Federal Inflation Bill Could Boost Renewable Energy Transition

Federal Inflation Bill Could Boost Renewable Energy Transition

Clean energy advocates applaud tax credits for new infrastructure, electric vehicles.

Woman Shares Struggle With Receiving Miscarriage Care

Woman Shares Struggle With Receiving Miscarriage Care

With abortion illegal, providers and advocates say legal due diligence causing delays.

Recent Open Records Law Interpretation Bad for Public

Recent Open Records Law Interpretation Bad for Public

Not allowing recoupment of attorney fees could have a chilling effect on record requests, according to a conservative law firm.

State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers

State Files Suit Against PFAS Manufacturers

Evers, AG Kaul say suit seeks to force companies to pay for clean water, and environmental clean up.

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care

Wisconsin Planned Parenthood Docs Traveling to Illinois to Provide Care

Earlier this year, physicians sought licenses in Illinois in case Roe was overturned.

State Abortion Law Leaves Doctors Fearful of Reproductive Care

State Abortion Law Leaves Doctors Fearful of Reproductive Care

How to handle miscarriages, other medical issues unclear under 1849 law.

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

State Behind Most of U.S. for School Spending Growth

Wisconsin had third slowest growth in school spending in the nation.

Kohl’s Could Sell to Vitamin Shoppe Owner

Kohl’s Could Sell to Vitamin Shoppe Owner

Menomonee Falls-based company negotiating with Franchise Group Inc., which has offered $60 per share.

State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs

State Program Plans to Recruit, Train 3,000 New CNAs

Long-term care facilities face a shortage of workers. New nursing assistants would recieve on the job training.

Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More

Baldwin Touts PFAS Funds, Hopes For More

Senator visits La Crosse, where $3.7M federal funding will help remove PFAS pollutant from wells.

Baby Formula Shortage Stressing Families

Baby Formula Shortage Stressing Families

Pediatric professionals, food banks say families struggling to find formula they need.

Wisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe

Wisconsin Abortion Funds Prepare for End of Roe

Organizations working to help with expense, out of state travel if federal protections are overturned.

Congressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden Cited For Having Gun At Airport

Congressional Candidate Derrick Van Orden Cited For Having Gun At Airport

Paid fines, ordered to take firearms safety course for having gun in his carry-on bag.

State Clergy Abuse Probe Reports Results

State Clergy Abuse Probe Reports Results

200 reports, more than 150 people accused, 1 criminal case, other prosecutions possible, Kaul says.

Experts Say Wisconsin Unprepared for Electric Vehicles

Experts Say Wisconsin Unprepared for Electric Vehicles

Federal funds available for charging infrastructure, but first state needs utility law reform.

Summerfest Announces Lineup For June, July

Summerfest Announces Lineup For June, July

Over 135 national artists including Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Backstreet Boys.

More Women In State Hold Elected Office

More Women In State Hold Elected Office

But at 31% of all elected positions, far short of equal representation.

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Survivor Group Gives Investigators Records Documenting Clergy Abuse

Thousands of documents show evidence of abuse and cover up, according to the group.

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

USDA Secretary Touts Lead Removal Funding

Sec. Tom Vilsack visits Bloomer, Wis. announcing $28 million for lead pipe removal.

Sen. Jacque Won’t Discuss Whether Getting COVID-19 Changed His Views

Sen. Jacque Won’t Discuss Whether Getting COVID-19 Changed His Views

Prior to being hospitalized, he advocated against mask-wearing, vaccine mandates.

Christmas Tree Sellers See Steady Supply

Christmas Tree Sellers See Steady Supply

Wisconsin is fourth largest Christmas tree supplier in the nation.

Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports

Statewide Clergy Abuse Probe Receives Nearly 180 Reports

80% are reporting abuse, 20% concern how reports were handled by religious institutions.

Feds Will Begin Resettling Afghan Refugees from Fort McCoy

Feds Will Begin Resettling Afghan Refugees from Fort McCoy

Nearly 400 refugees expected to be resettled in Wisconsin.

State Democrats Back Afghans Resettlement

State Democrats Back Afghans Resettlement

Baldwin, Kind, Pocan confident about vetting and vaccination of refugees.

COVID-19 Surging in Western Wisconsin

COVID-19 Surging in Western Wisconsin

La Crosse County has 15-fold increase in cases, hospital beds 90% full.

State Colleges, Universities Pay Down Student Debt

State Colleges, Universities Pay Down Student Debt

UWM, MATC lead the way, using millions in federal COVID-19 relief to slash debt.

Hospitals Reopening COVID-19 Units

Hospitals Reopening COVID-19 Units

Hospitalizations increasing. Young patients making up larger percentage of the sick.

French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution

French Island Residents Face PFAS Pollution

Island includes La Crosse airport, where fire fighting foam was used, possibly contaminating well water.

Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Bill Allows Lifetime Restraining Orders for Sexual Assault Survivors

Survivors would have legal protection from assailant even after the offenders probation ends.

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

Kaul Cites ‘Uneven’ Response by Catholic Dioceses to Clergy Abuse Probe

GOJ statewide probe has received 100 reports of either sexual abuse or related information.

Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage

Health Care Systems Facing Blood Shortage

Wisconsin, like much of the country, needs blood donors.

State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority

State Supreme Court Upholds DNR Water Authority

DNR can place restrictions on high capacity wells, large livestock farms to protect water.

Picnic Costs Are Up Thanks to Meat Prices

Picnic Costs Are Up Thanks to Meat Prices

Those hamburgers are costing you compared to pre-pandemic prices.

Climate Advocates Want Electric Car Infrastructure

Climate Advocates Want Electric Car Infrastructure

Press conference held promoting stricter emissions standards and infrastructure investments.

Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant

Petition Challenges State’s Last Nuclear Plant

Physicians group charges Point Beach plant has caused "50 years of carnage" to fish, fish larvae and birds.

State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative

State Treasurer Launches Homeownership Initiative

Program involves a network of public and private entities to support sustainable home-ownership.

Severe Drought Hits Southeast Wisconsin

Severe Drought Hits Southeast Wisconsin

Precipitation as much as 7 inches below normal.

Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation

Milwaukee Archdiocese Not Cooperating with State Investigation

Archdiocese questions attorney general's authority for statewide investigation into clergy abuse.

Every Adult Should Be Vaccinated, Experts Stress

Every Adult Should Be Vaccinated, Experts Stress

Including those who recovered from COVID-19. They still need protection.

Most of State Has High Risk of Fire

Most of State Has High Risk of Fire

Wisconsin has had 600 wildfires in 2021, most fire-prone year in nearly a decade.

Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy

Advocates Hail DOJ Probe of Abusive Clergy

Attorney General announces state-wide investigation of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.

Evers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill

Evers, Democrats Push PFAS Contamination Bill

Democrats reintroduce bill funding testing and remediation for harmful forever chemicals.

Home Bakers Sue State Over Restrictions

Home Bakers Sue State Over Restrictions

Producers say state unfairly limits sales, some home businesses are ‘downright bullied.’

Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved

Largest State-Owned Solar Project Approved

2.4-megawatt solar array will provide 17% of UW-Platteville’s energy.

Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold

Homeless Shelters Stretched Thin During Extreme Cold

Shelters need more funding for staff and space to safely house people during a pandemic.

Food Bank Leaders Applaud Federal Aid

Food Bank Leaders Applaud Federal Aid

U.S. Department of Agriculture announced another round of funding for Farmers to Families food program.

State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020

State Farmers’ Net Income up 41% in 2020

High crop prices, pandemic assistance drives up income.

Understaffing Taking Its Toll on Milwaukee VA

Understaffing Taking Its Toll on Milwaukee VA

Nurses, workers exhausted by staffing demands, employees union says.

Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine

Wisconsin Dry Ice Industry Preparing For Vaccine

New vaccine will require large quantities of dry ice for shipping.

Pandemic Spreads to State’s Veterans Homes

Pandemic Spreads to State’s Veterans Homes

47 deaths in homes as virus spreads from surrounding communities.

Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress

Fitzgerald Wins Big, Kind By 3% for Congress

All incumbents for Congress in state reelected, Fitzgerald replaces Sensenbrenner.

Census Ends After Court Overrules Deadline Extension

Census Ends After Court Overrules Deadline Extension

Some worry the abrupt ending will leave out hard to reach communities.

Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic

Health Departments ‘Cracking Under Strain’ of Pandemic

Top epidemiologist say state needs more contact tracing staff, expanded testing to slow virus spread.

Absentee Ballot Applications Causing Confusion

Absentee Ballot Applications Causing Confusion

Check the Wisconsin election website to see if you've already requested a ballot.

Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions

Homeless Shelters, Advocates Expect Wave of Evictions

COVID-19 is complicating their response to people losing housing.

Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment

Wisconsin Politicians Split Down Party Lines on Unemployment

Dems want money in people's hands, Republican's don't.

State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment

State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment

Audit Bureau finds unknown number of participants received incorrect unemployment benefits.

Kickapoo Coffee Now Wonderstate Coffee

Kickapoo Coffee Now Wonderstate Coffee

Drops Indigenous name amid national reckoning about race after “being called out.”

State Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed

State Landlord Group Wants Evictions Delayed

Wisconsin Apartment Association pushes tenant repayment plans, working with state rental assistance.

State’s Beef, Pork Farmers Getting Squeezed

State’s Beef, Pork Farmers Getting Squeezed

Prices for beef and pork plummet as meatpacking plants slow production, yet retail prices rising.

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

Hunger Task Force Will Distribute $1M in Dairy Products Locally

The organization will support struggling dairy farmers and local food pantries.

State’s Cheesemakers Against the World

State’s Cheesemakers Against the World

26 countries and 36 states will compete at 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison.

State Lost 10% of Dairy Farms in 2019

State Lost 10% of Dairy Farms in 2019

Low milk prices blamed for record breaking loss of farms.

More Banks May Serve Hemp Businesses

More Banks May Serve Hemp Businesses

Survey shows those willing to provide loans has risen from 17% a year ago to 48% today.

State’s Egg Producers Set New Records

State’s Egg Producers Set New Records

Demand for cage-free eggs helps drive 19% increase in production in 2019.

New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership

New Group Promotes Ethical Political Leadership

LeaderEthics Wisconsin offers 2020 Citizen’s Guide, hopes to battle disinformation.

Big Property Tax Hikes Hitting State

Big Property Tax Hikes Hitting State

Report predicts highest increases in a decade, driven by state’s school districts.

Green Groups Sue Public Service Commission

Green Groups Sue Public Service Commission

Two PSC members who okayed transmission lines had ties to utilities pushing project, suit charges.

China Tariffs Hurting Farmers, Kind Says

China Tariffs Hurting Farmers, Kind Says

Congressman pushes Trump to settle trade war, help farmers losing out on export markets.

Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary

Farm Groups Support Agriculture Secretary

Republicans threaten to force firing of Evers’ secretary Brad Pfaff; farm groups object.

Hemp Growers Assail State Regulators

Hemp Growers Assail State Regulators

Delays by state in testing fields means some growers lose valuable crops.

Organic Valley Now 100% Renewable

Organic Valley Now 100% Renewable

Largest food company in the world to get 100 percent of its energy from renewables.

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

Vaping-Related Diseases Traced to THC

State health officials warn against THC vaping products as state, national investigations grow.

State’s Exports Down in 2019

State’s Exports Down in 2019

But survey shows 67% of businesses support Trump tariffs.

Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans

Statewide Meetings Held on Student Loans

Governor’s task force holds meetings across Wisconsin to understand crisis, find answers.

Monarch Butterfly Population Could Increase

Monarch Butterfly Population Could Increase

Numbers traveling from Mexico higher this year. Efforts to replenish habitat, reduce pesticide use needed.

High Tolerance: Alcohol Abuse Causes Foster Care Placements
High Tolerance

Alcohol Abuse Causes Foster Care Placements

Adults drinking takes toll on children, cited in 80% of foster care placements in one county.

Cross Says Budget Process Causes Competition

Cross Says Budget Process Causes Competition

UW System president says various campuses competing to get scarce funds for new facilities.

State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs

State Grows Non-Polluting Jobs

Report finds 2.4% increase in renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs in 2018.

Baldwin Wants More Federal Help With Flooding

Baldwin Wants More Federal Help With Flooding

State’s flooded areas need more help and changes in federal flood insurance needed, says Senator.

Life Harder for Less Educated Workers

Life Harder for Less Educated Workers

New report finds they have higher out-of-pocket medical expenses, lower life expectancy.

Evers Says GOP Discouraging Private Donors

Evers Says GOP Discouraging Private Donors

Legislators' rejection of capital budget may scare away private donations to university projects, governor says.

New Project Doubles State’s Solar Output

New Project Doubles State’s Solar Output

Dairyland Power Cooperative will purchase 149 megawatts from Jefferson County solar farm.

Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill

Farmers, Environmentalists Applaud Water Quality Trading Bill

GOP bill would create a clearinghouse to trade credits from reducing water pollution.

Ron Johnson Calls for Ending Tariffs

Ron Johnson Calls for Ending Tariffs

Study shows Wisconsin could lose 14,000 jobs from Trump’s tariffs.

Evers Demands Respect for State Employees

Evers Demands Respect for State Employees

First executive order prohibits discrimination in state employment, second calls on agencies to respect all employees.

Federal Shutdown Impacts State Businesses

Federal Shutdown Impacts State Businesses

Wisconsin businesses booked more than $4.3 billion in government contracts in 2018.

Many Wells Contaminated in SW Wisconsin

Many Wells Contaminated in SW Wisconsin

Survey finds almost half of private wells tested in the area are contaminated

Regents Okay Pay Hike for UW Staff

Regents Okay Pay Hike for UW Staff

UW System officials say uncompetitive pay causing faculty turnover.

State Enjoys Low Food Prices for Holiday

State Enjoys Low Food Prices for Holiday

Survey of grocery stores finds fourth straight year of price declines.

Southwest Wisconsin Swings Democratic

Southwest Wisconsin Swings Democratic

Four key counties that helped elect Trump switched to Evers, Baldwin.